✦Key observance
Oct / NovGuru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab
What happened
Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism.
How Sikhs remember it
Akhand Path, Kirtan, Nagar Kirtan, Langar, Seva.
Sikh history
Timeline from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the Sikh Empire
A simplified learning timeline covering the Sikh Gurus, Guru Granth Sahib Ji, key Sikh personalities, the misls, and the Sikh Empire.
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Guru Granth Sahib Ji
A shared scripture with voices from many traditions
Guru Granth Sahib Ji brings together the revealed Bani of Sikh Gurus along with the devotional voices of Bhagats, Bhatts, and Gursikhs. On this page, the goal is not to reduce Gurbani to statistics, but to help viewers understand its breadth in a clear and respectful way.
Who contributed
6
Sikh Gurus
15
Bhagats
11
Bhatts
4
Gursikhs
Core message
One GodEqualityServiceCompassionTruthRemembrance of WaheguruSarbat Da Bhala
Language traditions in Gurbani
PunjabiSant BhashaBrajPersianSanskritKhari BoliMarathiSindhi
Voices from different regions
A genuine way to understand Guru Granth Sahib Ji is to see that its included voices are not limited to one city or one social background. The scripture carries spiritual contributions from Punjab and from other regions of the Indian subcontinent, showing a shared search for truth, devotion, justice, and humility.
Punjab
Sheikh Farid Ji and Sikh Gurus
Varanasi / Uttar Pradesh
Bhagat Kabir Ji, Bhagat Ravidas Ji, Bhagat Ramanand Ji
Maharashtra
Bhagat Namdev Ji, Bhagat Trilochan Ji, Bhagat Parmanand Ji
Rajasthan
Bhagat Dhanna Ji, Bhagat Pipa Ji
Sindh
Bhagat Sadhna Ji
Bengal
Bhagat Jaidev Ji
Major Sikh dates
Historic milestones and annual Gurpurabs
Use the milestone list for major years in Sikh history, then the celebration cards to understand how recurring Gurpurabs and commemorations are remembered each year.
Important historical dates
1469
Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
1499
Enlightenment of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
1604
Adi Granth installed at Harmandir Sahib
1606
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
1609
Akal Takht established
1675
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
1699
Creation of Khalsa Panth
1708
Guru Granth Sahib becomes Eternal Guru
1716
Martyrdom of Banda Singh Bahadur
1748
Formation of Dal Khalsa and Sikh Misls
1801
Maharaja Ranjit Singh crowned Maharaja
1839
Death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
1849
End of Sikh Empire after British annexation
Annual Gurpurabs and celebrations
✦Key observance
Dec / JanGuru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab
What happened
Birth of the tenth Guru and founder of the Khalsa.
How Sikhs remember it
Kirtan, Gatka demonstrations, Nagar Kirtan, Langar.
✦Key observance
13 / 14 AprilVaisakhi (Khalsa Sajna Divas)
What happened
Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa in 1699.
How Sikhs remember it
Amrit Sanchar, Nagar Kirtan, Kirtan Darbar, community celebrations.
Hola Mohalla
What happened
Started by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to showcase Sikh martial spirit.
How Sikhs remember it
Gatka, horse riding, martial arts displays, Kirtan.
Bandi Chhor Divas
What happened
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was released from Gwalior Fort with 52 kings.
How Sikhs remember it
Illuminations, fireworks, Kirtan, prayers.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Divas
What happened
Martyrdom of the fifth Guru.
How Sikhs remember it
Chabeel seva, Kirtan, Simran.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Shaheedi Divas
What happened
Martyrdom of the ninth Guru while defending religious freedom.
How Sikhs remember it
Kirtan, Katha, reflection on sacrifice.
Guru Granth Sahib Ji Parkash Utsav
What happened
First installation of Adi Granth at Harmandir Sahib in 1604.
How Sikhs remember it
Akhand Path, Kirtan, processions.
Guru Granth Sahib Ji Gur Gaddi Divas
What happened
Guru Granth Sahib became the eternal Guru in 1708.
How Sikhs remember it
Kirtan, Ardas, religious gatherings.
Maghi
What happened
Honours the forty Mukte who sacrificed their lives.
How Sikhs remember it
Kirtan, religious gatherings, Langar.
Baba Deep Singh Ji Shaheedi Divas
What happened
Remembers Baba Deep Singh Ji’s sacrifice while defending Darbar Sahib.
How Sikhs remember it
Kirtan, historical talks, Gatka.
Banda Singh Bahadur Shaheedi Divas
What happened
Martyrdom of Banda Singh Bahadur.
How Sikhs remember it
Historical programs, Kirtan, seminars.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Birth Anniversary
What happened
Birth of the founder of the Sikh Empire.
How Sikhs remember it
Historical exhibitions, lectures, cultural programs.
Video learning
Watch Sikh history with a calmer, clearer flow
The timeline gives the structure first. These videos add voice, pace, and storytelling for visitors who want to continue learning after the visual history flow.
Video learning
Guided Sikh history overview
A strong first watch after the timeline, with a broad walkthrough that helps sangat and younger learners follow the major chapters clearly.
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Companion history video
A second learning video for visitors who want another telling of the story with a slightly different pace and emphasis.
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